Hi there, I'm Nick
I’m an international keynote speaker, author, corporate facilitator and founder working at the intersection of leadership, employee well-being, and life meaning.
My work draws on Japanese psychology—particularly ikigai (a sense that life is worth living), ibasho (feeling that you belong and have a place), and rolefulness (the experience of feeling useful, needed, and clear about your contribution). Together, these ideas help leaders and organisations create workplaces where people feel valued, connected, and able to do meaningful work.
Having lived and worked in Japan for more than a decade, I translate these concepts into practical insights leaders can apply in real organisational settings. My keynotes move beyond trends and slogans, offering a more reflective, human-centred lens on leadership and employee well-being—one that supports healthier cultures, stronger teams, and sustainable performance.
Whether you’re planning a leadership event, organisational offsite, or conference, I’ll work closely with you to create an experience that is engaging, impactful, and memorable.
KEYNOTES
Nick offers keynote topics informed by his deep engagement with Japanese psychology and years of lived experience in Japan, perspectives that are rarely found in mainstream leadership speaking.
IKIGAI
Does your team want to come into work?
This keynote introduces ikigai as a practical leadership lens for understanding what sustains motivation, meaning, and engagement at work. It is designed for organizations seeking clarity, resilience, and long-term performance grounded in human values.
IBASHO
Is your work environment 'a place to be?'
This keynote explores ibasho—the Japanese idea of psychological and social “place”—and what it takes to create workplaces where people feel accepted, valued, and able to contribute. A powerful framework for building purpose, reliable social relationships, and optimism within teams.
ROLEFULNESS
Do your people feel that they contribute?
This keynote explores rolefulness, the ongoing sense of role satisfaction, and how feeling needed, useful, and clear about one’s contribution shapes performance. Leaders learn how role clarity, responsibility, and recognition support engagement, wellbeing, and long-term results.
A YEAR OF IKIGAI
New Book – February 17 Release
Published with The Quarto Group, A Year of Ikigai brings together my work on Japanese psychology into a practical, grounded daily format. Drawing on research, lived experience in Japan, and conversations with people across generations, the book introduces ikigai as it is understood and experienced in everyday life.
Across 365 short reflections, prompts, and real-life examples, I explore the Japanese concept of ikigai in ways that invite steady reflection and gentle action. Rather than offering slogans or quick answers, the book encourages readers to notice what gives life depth, meaning, and a sense of contribution over time.
At its core, A Year of Ikigai helps you engage with one essential question:
What makes life worth living for you?
I hope the book becomes a meaningful companion as you explore your own sense of life meaning, offering clarity, perspective, and a deeper sense of fulfillment each day.
CONTACT US
Reach out to discuss your event or book a call with Nick.
Nick can help you with:
- Keynotes that introduce a different perspective on purpose, contribution, and well-being
- Virtual workshops designed to engage teams across locations and time zones
- Facilitated sessions that support reflection, dialogue, and practical application
- Ikigai Coach Certification equipping leaders, internal coaches, and practitioners with culturally grounded, evidence-informed frameworks and practical coaching tools
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